Lutsharel Geertruida has received further recognition for his performance in PSV Eindhoven’s 1-0 Champions League victory over FC Porto, earning a place in UEFA’s Team of the Week for matchday three after being named Man of the Match.

Peter Bosz’s side secured an important away victory at the Estádio do Dragão on Tuesday, with Guus Til scoring the decisive goal in the 57th minute. While Til delivered the breakthrough, Geertruida played a crucial role in helping PSV protect their advantage against a determined Porto response.

UEFA’s recognition underlines the defender’s contribution to a result that gave PSV their first three points of this season’s Champions League campaign.

PSV had opportunities to extend their lead after taking control of the match.

The visitors were unable to put the contest beyond Porto, however, leaving them vulnerable during a difficult second half as the Portuguese side pushed for an equaliser.

Geertruida and Sergiño Dest both made important interventions to prevent Porto from finding the net. Their defensive contributions helped PSV withstand the pressure and preserve their narrow advantage until the final whistle.

Geertruida’s display earned him UEFA’s Man of the Match award, followed by his inclusion in the governing body’s Team of the Week for the third matchday.

The recognition places the Netherlands international among some of the biggest names in European football.

Geertruida features alongside Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé, while midfielders Declan Rice and Scott McTominay have also been selected following their performances during the same round of fixtures.

For PSV, the defender’s inclusion provides further recognition of the collective performance that secured a valuable result away from home.

Bosz’s team combined attacking initiative with defensive resilience, particularly when Porto increased the pressure in the second half. Although PSV could have made the closing stages more comfortable by scoring a second goal, they ultimately did enough to secure the victory.

The result represented a significant step forward for PSV after a difficult spell of domestic form. Their performance in Portugal demonstrated their ability to compete against experienced European opposition, while Geertruida’s individual honours highlighted the importance of his contribution at the back.

With the Champions League campaign continuing, PSV will hope to build on the confidence gained from their first victory in the competition.

For Geertruida, being named Man of the Match and selected for UEFA’s Team of the Week marks a memorable reward for his efforts in Porto, where his defensive work helped Bosz’s side secure three valuable points.